CVE-2019-17253
CVE-2019-17253 is a high-severity vulnerability in Irfanview with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-787.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
- CVSS v2: 6.8
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (71st percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-787
- Affected product: Irfanview
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
IrfanView 4.53 allows a User Mode Write AV starting at JPEG_LS+0x000000000000a6b8.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2019-17253?
- IrfanView 4.53 allows a User Mode Write AV starting at JPEG_LS+0x000000000000a6b8.
- How severe is CVE-2019-17253?
- CVE-2019-17253 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2019-17253 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (71st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2019-17253?
- CVE-2019-17253 affects Irfanview. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2019-17253?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2019-17253 published?
- CVE-2019-17253 was published on 2019-10-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:irfanview:irfanview:4.53:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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